Memory kits / Comparison

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 vs TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

RAM · OCZ

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

6×2 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL7
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Capacity50
Speed18
Latency98
Generation25
VS
RAM · TeamGroup

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

2×4 GB · DDR3 · 2400 MHz · CL11
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Capacity35
Speed32
Latency96
Generation25
Verdict

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48.

  • Total capacity: OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
  • CAS latency: OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).
  • OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 has lower true latency (8.8 ns vs 9.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7

If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.

Pick this

TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11

If you care most about speed.

Spec-by-spec comparison

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11
49Gear score48
DDR3TypeDDR3
12 GBTotal capacity8 GB
6×2 GBKit2×4 GB
1,600 MHzSpeed2,400 MHz
CL7CAS latencyCL11

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 or TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 better?

OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 and TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 48. Total capacity: OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (12 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: OCZ Reaper HPC R2 12GB (6x2GB) DDR3 1600 CL7 leads (CL7 vs CL11).

Which one is faster?

Speed: TeamGroup Vulcan 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2400 CL11 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).